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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.41, 765.11 and 305.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.41, 765.11 and 305.74 is: 421.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.41 : 765.11 = 305.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.41/765.11 = 305.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.41x = 765.11 × 305.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.41x = 233,924.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,924.73/554.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.93

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